1984 born in Switzerland. Training as a mechanical drafter, worked as a journalist and studied film directing at the Zurich University of the Arts. Completed the Drehbuchwerkstatt Munich, a script writing program, and attended advanced training with Andrzej Wajda in Warsaw. Volunteered as an assistant to the stage directors Frank Castorf and René Pollesch at Schauspielhaus, Zurich’s main theatre. Works as a independent author and director for film and theatre, currently in Paris.

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